1966.131.24.b
Louis XVI (1754–1793), Aerostatic Experiments of the Montgolfier Brothers
Artist
Nicolas Marie Gatteaux
(1751 - 1832)
Title
Louis XVI (1754–1793), Aerostatic Experiments of the Montgolfier Brothers
Creation Date
1783
Century
late 18th century
Dimensions
1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm.)
Classification
Medals/Plaquettes
Creation Place
Europe, France
Medium and Support
bronze
Credit Line
Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari
Copyright
Public Domain
Accession Number
1966.131.24.b
Louis XVI (1754-1793), Aerostatic Experiments of the Montgolfier Brothers 1783. Cybele, seated on a lion, raises arms toward one Montgolfier brother seated on a cloud, holding fire under balloon. Around, ATTONITIS ORBIS TERRARUM; lower right, GATTEAUX; in exergue, ITINERE PER AERA FELICITER I TENTATO ANNO I MDCCLXXXIII
Object Description
296 LOUIS XVI (1754-93), Aerostatic Experiments of the Montgolfier Brothers 1783
Obv. Bust to right. Around, LUD XVI . REX CHRISTIANISS . ; below, GATTEAUX
Rev. Cybele, seated on a lion, raises arms toward one Montgolfier brother seated on a cloud, holding fire under balloon. Around, ATTONITUS ORBIS TERRARUM; lower right, GATTEAUX; in exergue, ITINERE PER AERA FELICITER | TENTATO ANNO | MDCCLXXXIII
Bronze, struck, 42 mm.
Bibl.: Forrer 2, p. 210; Medailles Francaises, no. 37, p. 283.
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